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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
2
The column blends high profile intrigue with pop culture items. It cites MacArthur insubordination rumors and Truman's move, mentions Pentagon ties and Acheson. It also notes summer drive ins with pagoda style kiosks, fashion tricks like falsies and scent sachets, plus a wistful line about Judge Jim Wilson.
Mrs Lela Mae Barnum, a longtime resident, predicts heavy rain by May 2 to settle sands in her court and aid improvements. She notes rain gods have often rewarded her with downpours in past seasons.
A collage of anecdotes and quotes from Amarillo area readers. An Agriculture Department expert conducts a playful poll with a farmer about mornings. It includes local figures, jokes, and a note on a new downtown publication In and Around Amarillo by Richard Anderson and Ray Holbert.
One of America’s finest harpists, William Cameron of the United States Navy Band, headlines a charity concert in Amarillo with matinee and evening shows at Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds benefit a local charity as mail orders pour in from Panhandle towns. tickets sold at Globe News and at the box office. Cameron, known as “The Angel,” is celebrated for nine Irish harps, eight published solos, and a recent fantasy titled Bruenay dedicated to his children.
Mrs Herring shares two lemon pie recipes using eggs lemon juice and rind Eagle Brand milk in a rich custard base. The first uses graham cracker crust butter cream meringue and a 400 degree bake then 350 for finishing. The second blends corn starch sugar water egg yolks lemon juice rind and butter with a baked shell and meringue.
The Tydd St Mary parish church reports its 60-foot spire beginning to lean prompting concerns. The note mentions Avery Rush and local chatter about a deal while hinting at broader town gossip from Kansas and a poet’s quip by George Broome.
Columnist Winchell asserts US leaders misread Red China joining Korea and cites prior warnings from weeks earlier. He argues intelligence must be first and last line of defense, noting Mao Zedong and Stalin dynamics and custody of defense documents.
A letter from H A T M Watson urges Amarillo citizens to beautify the re opened Amarillo Air Force Base. He notes it has stood as a neglected site for six years and suggests a committee form and the first donation to plant crepe myrtle shrubs flowers and small trees to create a welcoming park like setting for arriving airmen and to benefit the community if the base closes again.
The piece commends Globe-News staff for level judgment amid the Truman MacArthur dispute. It critiques blind faith in leaders and ends with a folksy quip about a Bible story to illustrate skepticism toward hero worship.
A reader from Amarillo argues against restricting liquor and gambling, proposing a lake filled with liquor and an electric fence to deter harm, asserting the proverb once a fool, always a fool.
A kindergarten boy recounts girls kissing him and his mother warns of colds. He says three girls kissed him. he explains he would kiss them first if they had colds. The piece notes famed scout Kit Carson chose Taos New Mexico as his permanent home, now a museum residence.
A reminiscence recalling lace trimmed fabrics used to cover furniture in past days. The writer notes Macasser Hair Oil was copiously used by “dudes” in the good old days. Signed by Major E. J. Cussen, Canadian, Texas.
Large black Persian tom cat with white feet and chest missing for a week. Seen between Ong and Polk near the Canyon highway. Call 2 8323 station 27 between 9 and 5.
Neighbor seeks plants to rehome kindly. If you have flowers shrubs or trees to donate contact 3-1857 for pickup or delivery today.
Earline Tucker of North Heights Station Amarillo asks for employment help and offers to work daytime for 75 cents an hour. She requests assistance in finding a job and notes her willingness to start immediately.
Seeking one or two pre-school age children to care for in my home. I offer very reasonable rates. I have an eleven month old son. Phone three nine seven one zero. Mrs Travis Collie.
The owner reports a lost billfold including a Social Security card and a Zale's Jewelry credit card. A contact number 38182 is offered after 6:30 AM and the item was a Christmas gift from the father. The owner provides address 1018 Buchanan Apt 2 and asks for washing help with no ironing, plus day care for a small child, and phone 30284.
A reader seeks a sturdy high chair and offers to trade 31 percent of Gunn Bros. Stamps for it. Call 3 4489 with any offers or inquiries.
Buyer seeks to purchase or trade children's playground gear at reasonable price. Provides phone 2-5981. Also advertises infant nursery service in San Jacinto Day location with care options day and night. Provides phone 3-7689 and mentions a health card and former Austin nursery.
The caller seeks more babysitting gigs and provides contact and address details. A brown billfold with Western designs was lost on a Wednesday night April 4 near Ong Street. The note requests return of the wallet and mentions a contact phone number.
A reader from Plainview laments legalizing gambling and liquor, arguing it harms families and society. The writer urges Christians to oppose gambling, seek divine guidance, and prioritize God over money, warning the nation faces doom if it continues. JUST ANOTHER READER.
A notice states three hamsters are available for free, complete with a two compartment cage, water bottles, and feed. The owner has no time due to school and a part time job and asks interested parties to call 2-9569, Mrs. H. J. K.
A READER from Tyler offers good size Chinese elms for pickup. Call 6441 to select which trees to take, listing address 1800 Tyler for contact and collection arrangements.
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